Apr 29, 2021 78% Mostly Positive 18 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Reknum Cheri Dreamland Developer / Publisher: NAPE GAMES Apr 29, 2021 Visual monochromatic pixel side scroll Structure ability gated item gated boss gated discrete levels Semi-Linear Themes fantasy Sub-Genre Metroidvania Lite Summary Face the fears from your dreams to save the kingdom in this 2D retro advenure! Last updated August 17, 2026 Where to play Windows Steam Nintendo Switch Resources Links IGDB Suggest an update Other games to love Ploid Saga Developer / Publisher: NAPE GAMES 2020 MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities pixel side scroll discrete levels Differences 8-Bit story gated action Ranged Combat multiple characters Sci-Fi linear Reknum: Fantasy of Dreams Developer / Publisher: NAPE GAMES 2024 80% Positive 10 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated side scroll fantasy Differences exploration interconnected map non linear 2.5D hand drawn action puzzle heavy Xearz Developer: ABC Games. Publisher: WhisperGames Coming soon MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities item gated side scroll boss gated discrete levels Semi-Linear Metroidvania Lite Wild West Crops Developer: lightUP Publisher: Ratalaika Games, lightUP 2021 82% Positive 17 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated item gated pixel side scroll boss gated discrete levels Semi-Linear Metroidvania Lite Differences exploration 8-Bit action cat Micro / Mini Wario Land 3 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Gradiente, Nintendo 2000 MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated item gated pixel side scroll boss gated fantasy discrete levels Semi-Linear Metroidvania Lite Differences Has Romhack exploration 8-Bit no combat time bending puzzle heavy Chefy-Chef Developer: BUG-Studio Publisher: Crescent Moon Games, Ratalaika Games 2022 90% Positive 31 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated item gated pixel side scroll discrete levels Metroidvania Lite Differences exploration non linear Necro Pop Developer / Publisher: Nalua Studio 2027 MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated pixel side scroll boss gated fantasy Semi-Linear Metroidvania Lite Differences exploration action Xecuter Developer / Publisher: Blue Rain Games 2020 MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities pixel side scroll boss gated discrete levels Metroidvania Lite Differences non linear equipment The Black Knight Developer: Over Games Publisher: GoGo Games Interactive 2022 74% Mostly Positive 42 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities item gated pixel side scroll boss gated fantasy discrete levels Semi-Linear Metroidvania Lite Differences Has DLC exploration action medieval puzzle heavy RPG Cursed Broom Developer / Publisher: Cursed Creations 2024 90% Positive 21 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated pixel side scroll fantasy discrete levels Semi-Linear Metroidvania Lite Differences speedrun mode Axel Quest Developer: PowerSlash Studios Publisher: Ratalaika Games Mar 6, 2026 MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated pixel side scroll boss gated fantasy Semi-Linear Metroidvania Lite Differences Demo Available exploration equipment Shining Symbol Developer / Publisher: 白石组 To be announced MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated item gated side scroll boss gated fantasy Semi-Linear Metroidvania Lite Differences hand drawn action RPG Show more
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